Benicia, CA vs The Colony, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 168). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.2). Benicia leads in walk score (34 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 26,429 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+13.2 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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